Escape the winter blues and relish in a refuge of winter-warming inspired dining and entertainment at The Star Sydney throughout August. As the final touches are made to the third instalment in the Women in Wine Dinner Series at BLACK Bar & Grill, stunning new menus are being crafted for Fast and Fancy mid-week fine dining lunches and Truffle Month and Champagne Weekends continue to prove a hit. Meanwhile, August will see legendary comedy series Rock With Laughter return to Rock Lily as funnyman Nazeem Hussain takes centre stage as the latest headline act.
TRUFFLE MONTH
Sokyo, Flying Fish, BLACK Bar & Grill, Fat Noodle | Until Saturday 31 August 2019
The intoxicating aromas of winter’s culinary gem, the exquisite truffle, continue to engulf The Star Sydney’s multi award-winning signature dining destinations, with meticulously crafted truffle-infused menus. Relish in all the delicacy’s earthy magic during Truffle Month, as the highly skilled and acclaimed team of Executive Chefs at The Star Sydney honour this intensely fragrant and delicious ingredient by crafting divine dishes, from entrees through to desserts. Only the finest produce from Australian truffle forests has been sourced to feature in lush specialty dishes at Sokyo, BLACK Bar & Grill, Flying Fish and Fat Noodle. More information: https://www.star.com.au/sydney/whats-on/trufflemonth
WOMEN IN WINE DINNER SERIES
BLACK Bar & Grill | Tuesday 6 August 2019, 6:30pm
The third instalment in the Women in Wine Dinner Series will be held at BLACK Bar & Grill on Tuesday 6 August with an intimate three-course affair married with an expertly paired wine list.
Hosted by winemaker, Prue Henschke, from HENSCHKE Winery, the evening will feature a beautifully crafted menu by Executive Chef Dany Karam and a wine list formulated by BLACK Bar & Grill’s Sommelier Anke Wellendorf.
Co-hosted by Gourmet Traveller WINE, the four-part dinner series launched in February showcasing some of the finest female winemakers from across the country. From $145 per person, the evening includes a stunning three-course menu with paired wines. More information: https://www.star.com.au/sydney/whats-on/black-bar-and-grill/women-in-wine
CHAMPAGNE WEEKENDS
Weekends are made for long lunches, filled with delectable food and champagne. Pair your lunch with two-hours of champagne for $65pp at one of our signature restaurants.
BLACK Bar & Grill | Saturday & Sunday lunch until 15 September 2019
Indulge in a cork-popping affair at BLACK Bar & Grill by pairing your sumptuous weekend lunch with a 2-hour NV Perrier-Jouët ‘Grand Brut’ package at $65 per person. Or for something a touch fancier, take advantage of BLACK Bar & Grill’s champagne by the bottle specials available during lunch only, including:
- NV Perrier-Jouët ‘Grand Brut’, Epernay, France $95
- NV Perrier-Jouët ‘Blason’ Rose Brut, Epernay, France $140
Sokyo | Saturday lunch only until 14 September 2019
Sashimi, sushi, robata, champagne. Enjoy the menu that combines Sydney and Tokyo, with a touch of French champagne. Add two-hours of Veuve Clicquot Brut Yellow Label to your Saturday lunch.
Flying Fish | Saturday & Sunday lunch until 15 September 2019
Seafood and champagne, a match made in heaven. Pair your seafood lunch with two hours of Moët & Chandon Brut Impérial NV.
FAST AND FANCY MID-WEEK LUNCH
29 July – 13 September 2019
Mid-week lunch just got a little bit fancier with fast, fresh and fabulously priced lunch menus at BLACK Bar & Grill and Flying Fish every weekday and at Sokyo on Fridays. Select a main and a glass of either Penfolds Autumn Riesling, The Stag Chardonnay, 19 Crimes Pinot Noir or Samuel Wynn Cabernet Sauvignon at just $39 per person.
Main dishes include:
Flying Fish
- Cone bay barramundi, savoy cabbage, yuzu, chervil and oyster dressing
- Stir fried black pepper style southern calamari
- Glazed pork belly, prawn stuffed eggplant, cherry radish
SOKYO
- Chicken and mushroom toban
- Grilled kingfish collar, steamed rice
- Koji marinated flank steak, grilled lime
BLACK Bar & Grill
- DK steak sandwich – Grass-fed angus fillet, gruyere cheese, watercress salad, sesame bread
- Pumpkin risotto – sage, pine nuts, parmigiano reggiano, white onion foam
- Organic roasted chicken, grilled chad potato, confit onion, buttermilk dressing
Available Monday – Friday 12pm-3pm (Friday only at Sokyo).
More information: https://www.star.com.au/sydney/whats-on/fast-and-fancy
EAT YOUR HEART OUT
Harvest Buffet | 29 July – 11 September 2019
Eat your heart out with 25% off adult lunch and dinner prices at Harvest Buffet every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday until 11 September. Feast with family and friends at Sydney’s most legendary buffet on a delicious selection of fresh seafood and salads, hot roasts and an irresistible range of Asian, Indian and Italian dishes. More information: https://www.star.com.au/sydney/whats-on/winter/harvest-buffet
ENTERTAINMENT
Rock With Laughter – Nazeem Hussain | Rock Lily | 7pm Thursday 29 August 2019
Rock With Laughter returns to Rock Lily on Thursday 29 August with funnyman Nazeem Hussain taking to the stage for a night of belly crunching laughter.Support acts include fellow comedians Ciaran Lyons, Frida Deguise, Nina Oyama, with the night of laughs hosted by Matty B. Entry is free.
Muriel’s Wedding – The Musical | Lyric Theatre | Until Sunday 8 September 2019
After a completely SOLD OUT Premiere Season, Muriel’s Wedding – The Musical returned to Sydney in June, taking up residency at The Star’s Lyric Theatre. Featuring an incredible soundtrack of addictive new songs plus the iconic ABBA hits, this big, brash and very cheeky new musical is the show of the year!
More information: https://www.sydneylyric.com.au/muriels-wedding-the-musical/.
Guy Sebastian – Ridin’ With You Tour | The Star Event Centre | Thursday 3 October and Thursday 10 October 2019
Much-loved singer, song writer and producer, Guy Sebastian, will take audiences on a musical journey spanning a decorated 15-year career that has seen evolve as one Australia’s most successful male artists. Fans will be treated to a collection of Guy’s global hits including Battle Scars, Bloodstone, Like A Drum, as well as his breathtaking platinum single Before I Go and brand new soulful smash hit Choir. More information: https://www.star.com.au/sydney/whats-on/event-centre/guy-sebastian.
HOTEL
Suite Winter Escape | Until Saturday 31 August 2019
Indulge in a five-star luxury oasis this winter at newly rebranded The Star Grand Hotel and Residences or Forbes five-star hotel The Darling Sydney with theSuite Winter Escape package. Available until 31 August, the offer includes:
- 35% off suite accommodation at The Star Grand Hotel and Residences or The Darling Sydney
- Two glasses of Moët & Chandon on arrival
- Sumptuous daily breakfast at Sokyo for guests of The Darling and Harvest Buffet for guests staying at The Star Grand Hotel and Residences.
More information: https://www.star.com.au/sydney/hotels-and-spa/hotel-deals/book-direct-accommodation-package
The Darling Spa – La Prairie Offer | 1 August – 31 August 2019
Indulge in the Caviar Essential Facial during the month of August and receive a complimentary travel-size La Prairie Skin Caviar Eye Lift Cream. The 60-minute result driven treatment, exclusive to The Darling Spa, infuses pure luxury with the decadence of caviar using La Prairie’s iconic Skin Caviar collection. At $275, the treatment features La Prairie’s signature eye and face massage and a caviar-infused hand and arm treatment, discovering deeply hydrated, nourished and glowing skin. More information: https://www.star.com.au/sydney/hotels-and-spa/the-darling/spa
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